Deer (Cervidae) are key components of many ecosystems and estimating deer abundance
or density is important to understanding these roles. Many field methods have been used to …

A thermal drone–an unmanned aerial vehicle equipped with a thermal camera–is a new tool
in wildlife research. It enables effective surveys of animal species difficult to monitor with …

Acquiring accurate and precise population parameters is fundamental to the ecological
understanding and management and conservation of moose (Alces alces). Moose density is …

AbstractContext Ungulate populations are subject to fluctuations caused by extrinsic factors
and require efficient and frequent surveying to monitor population sizes and demographics …

Aerial drone systems are now widely used to survey wildlife, but validation in the
detectability of individuals is rarely assessed. This knowledge gap is critical, given the …

Efficient wildlife management requires precise monitoring methods, for example to estimate
population density, reproductive success, and survival. Here, we compared the efficiency of …

Rapid advancements in technology often yield research inquiry into novel applications and
drone (ie, unoccupied aircraft systems or UAS) applications in wildlife management are no …

Remote cameras have become a mainstream tool for studying wildlife populations. For
species whose developmental stages or states are identifiable in photographs, there are …

Snow conditions are changing rapidly across our planet, which has important implications
for wildlife managers. In Alaska, USA, the later arrival of snow is challenging wildlife …

Drones have emerged as an essential tool in various conservation applications. Despite the
great potential, drone use by protected area managers is still scarce or accompanied by …